Parent s Guide Spin & Laugh Gearaffe

Parent s Guide Spin & Laugh Gearaffe 91-003348-000 US

INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the GearZooz TM Spin & Laugh Gearaffe TM by VTech. This adorable giraffe features three interactive activities that introduce animal names and sounds, shapes, colors, Spanish and more! Standard Pole Trigger Gear Volume Control Switch Purple Smart Pole On/Off Activity Switch Light-Up Shape Buttons 6 Standard Gears Smart Gear TM Animals Handle Gear 22 2

INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE One VTech Spin & Laugh Gearaffe TM Three Smart Gear TM animals Six standard gears One handle gear One parent s guide WARNING: All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks, removable tags, cable ties and packaging screws are not part of this toy, and should be discarded for your child s safety. NOTE: Please keep this parent s guide as it contains important information. ATTENTION Pour la sécurité de votre enfant, débarrassez-vous de tous les produits d emballage tels que rubans adhésifs, feuilles de plastique, attaches, étiquettes et vis d emballage. Ils ne font pas partie du jouet. NOTE : Il est conseillé de conserver ce guide des parents car il comporte des informations importantes. Unlock the packaging locks: Rotate the packaging locks counterclockwise 90 degrees. Pull out the packing locks. 33 3

Remove the Cable Ties: Cut the ties with a pair of scissors. Remove the ties. Unlock the Smart Gear TM Bird: 1. Slide the white tab to the right to unlock the Smart Gear TM bird. 2. Lift the tab and Smart Gear TM bird off the giraffe. 3. Discard the white tab. GETTING STARTED BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF. 2. Locate the battery cover on the side of the unit. 3. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screw and open the battery cover. 4. Install 2 new AA (AM-3/LR6) batteries into the battery box as illustrated. (The use of new alkaline batteries is recommended for maximum performance.) 5. Replace the battery cover and tighten the screw to secure. 44 4

BATTERY NOTICE Use new alkaline batteries for maximum performance. Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended. Do not mix different types of batteries: alkaline, standard (carbonzinc) or rechargeable, or new and used batteries. Do not use damaged batteries. Insert batteries with the correct polarity. Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. Remove exhausted batteries from the toy. Remove batteries during long periods of non-use. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries. Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging (if removable). Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. PRODUCT FEATURES 1. On/Off Activity Switch Slide the On/Off Activity Switch to choose an activity. To turn the unit off, slide the switch to OFF. 2. Light-Up Shape Buttons Press the five Light-Up Shape Buttons to hear a musical note or to learn about colors and shapes in both English and Spanish. The lights will flash with the melodies and songs. 3. Purple Smart Pole Place the Smart Gear TM Animals on the Purple Smart Pole to learn about the animal or to add fun animal sounds into songs. ES 55 5

4. Standard Poles There are eight Standard Poles. Standard Poles do not trigger electronic responses. 5. Trigger Gear Turn the Trigger Gear to learn about the giraffe, other animals or hear an animal song. 6. Roll Along Roll the giraffe to hear fun songs and responses. 7. Volume Control Switch The Volume Control Switch is located on the side of the giraffe. Slide the switch to select Low or High volume. 8. Automatic Shut Off To preserve battery life, the Spin & Laugh Gearaffe TM will shut off automatically after several minutes without any input. The unit can be turned on again by sliding the On/Off Activity Switch.The unit will also automatically turn off when the batteries are very low.we suggest replacing them with a new set of batteries. 66 6

TO BEGIN PLAY Move the On/Off Activity Switch to any one of three activities to play. Activate Normal Play Mode: The Spin & Laugh Gearaffe TM is in a try-me mode in the packaging. To activate normal play mode, turn the unit on. Place any Smart Gear TM Animal on the Purple Smart Pole. You will hear a short music notifying you that normal game play has been activated. Note: Be sure to remove the white tab from under the Smart Gear TM bird before playing. ACTIVITIES: 1. Music Fun Press the Light-Up Shape Buttons to hear music notes and create your own melody. Turn the Trigger Gear to listen to the melodies and roll the giraffe to hear songs. If a Smart Gear TM Animal is on the Purple Smart Pole, press the Light-Up Shape Buttons to hear musical animal sound effects. Turn the Trigger Gear to listen to the melodies with animal sounds and roll the giraffe to hear songs with fun animal sounds. 2. Learn & Explore Press the Light-Up Shape Buttons to learn colors and shapes. Turn the Trigger Gear to learn about the giraffe and roll the giraffe to hear songs. If a Smart Gear TM Animal is on the Purple Smart Pole, turn the Trigger Gear to learn about animals or roll the giraffe to hear songs with fun animal sound effects. 77 7

ES 3. Spanish Fun Press the Light-Up Shape Buttons to learn about colors and shapes in Spanish. Turn the Trigger Gear to learn simple phrases in Spanish and roll the giraffe to hear songs. If a Smart Gear TM Animal is on the Purple Smart Pole, turn the Trigger Gear to learn animal names in Spanish or roll the giraffe to hear songs with fun animal sound effects. 4. Gears Add and remove the Gears to create your own unique giraffe. 5. Roll Along Roll the giraffe to watch the Gears spin. 6. Handle Gear Turn the Handle Gear to spin the Gears. SONG LYRICS Song 1: I m a silly Gearaffe! I love to sing and laugh. Come on, let s play all day, Hurray, hurray, hurray, let s play! 88 8

Song 2: Time to have fun, in the warm sun. Bumblebees buzz everywhere. Frogs are hopping, and belly bopping! Watch the birds go way up high, And dance across the sky! Song 3: I am as tall as the tall trees. I love to munch on the leaves! Giraffes have very unique spots, We laugh and play where it s hot! Song 4: Clap your hands and move your feet, Let s dance to the beat! Move and groove and boogie down! Now, shake it all around! Song 5: Let s speak Spanish, here we go! You are my friend, mi amigo! Hola is how we say hello! And goodbye is adios! CARE & MAINTENANCE 1. Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. 2. Keep the metal parts on the purple smart pole clean bu wiping them. 3. Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from any direct heat source. 4. Remove the batteries when the unit is not in use for an extended period of time. 5. Do not drop the unit on a hard surface and do not expose the unit to excess moisture. 99 9

TROUBLESHOOTING If for some reason the program/activity stops working, then please follow these steps: 1. Turn the unit OFF. 2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries. 3. Let the unit stand for a few minutes, then replace the batteries. 4. Turn the unit ON. The unit should now be ready to play again. 5. If the unit still does not work, replace with an entire set of new batteries. If the problem persists, please call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, and a service representative will be happy to help you. IMPORTANT NOTE: Creating and developing VTech products is accompanied by a responsibility that we at VTech take very seriously. We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information, which forms the value of our products. However, errors sometimes can occur. It is important for you to know that we stand behind our products and encourage you to call our Consumer Services Department at 1-800-521-2010 in the U.S. or 1-877-352-8697 in Canada, or by going to our website at vtechkids.com and filling out our Contact Us form located under the Customer Support link with any problems and/or suggestions that you might have. A service representative will be happy to help you. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 10 10

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/tv technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) 11 11

Register your product online at vtechkids.com/warranty. PRODUCT WARRANTY This Warranty is applicable only to the original purchaser, is non-transferable and applies only to VTech products or parts. This product is covered by a 3-month Warranty from the original purchase date, under normal use and service, against defective workmanship and materials. This Warranty does not apply to (a) consumable parts, such as batteries; (b) cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches and dents; (c) damage caused by use with non- VTech products; (d) damage caused by accident, misuse, unreasonable use, immersion in water, neglect, abuse, battery leakage, or improper installation, improper service, or other external causes; (e) damage caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by VTech in the owner s manual; (f) a product or part that has been modified (g) defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product; or (h) if any VTech serial number has been removed or defaced. Prior to returning a product for any reason, please notify the VTech Consumer Services Department by going to our website at vtechkids.com, filling out our Contact Us form located under the Customer Support link or calling 1-800-521-2010. If the service representative is unable to resolve the issue, you will be provided instructions on how to return the product and have it replaced under Warranty. Return of the product under Warranty must adhere to the following rules: If VTech believes that there may be a defect in the materials or workmanship of the product and can confirm the purchase date and location of the product, we will at our discretion replace the product with a new unit or product of comparable value. A replacement product or parts assumes the remaining Warranty of the original product or 30 days from the date of replacement, whichever provides longer coverage. THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IF VTECH CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY AND TO THE REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS DETERMINED BY VTECH IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION. To the extent permitted by law, VTech will not be responsible for direct, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any breach of Warranty. This Warranty is not intended to persons or entities outside the United States of America. Any disputes resulting from this Warranty shall be subject to the final and conclusive determination of VTech.